Ciężki karabin maszynowy wz. 25
| Ciężki karabin maszynowy wz. 25 | |
|---|---|
A ckm wz. 25 machine gun crew during exercise, 1931 | |
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1926 - 1939 |
| Used by | Poland Nazi Germany (captured) |
| Wars | Polish Campaign |
| Production history | |
| No. built | 1249 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Action | gas-actuated |
| Rate of fire | 450–600 round/min |
| Feed system | 30 round strip |
The ckm wz. 25 Hotchkiss (military acronym for "heavy machine gun pattern 1925, Hotchkiss") was a Polish derivative of the Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun, rechambered for 7.92×57mm Mauser ammunition.